Thurmond, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
5 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,087 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$188 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$368 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
3
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 30
Feb 3 9 34
Mar 4 5 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 4 7 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 50, WV
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Schools

Gatewood Elementary
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Rosedale Elementary
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
New River Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Appalachian Bible College
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Valley College-Beckley
13 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Plateau Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Beckley Arh Hospital
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Raleigh General Hospital
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
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